New Student Programs Baylor University

New Student Programs Baylor University Welcome Home! This is the official page of New Student Programs at Baylor University

Experience Connection: Discover. Belong. Thrive.

The Department of New Student Programs creates shared experiences - Orientation, Baylor Line Camp, and Welcome Week - that foster belonging and excitement for new students and that inspire them to take ownership of their unique Baylor story.

New students!!! Have you registered for Orientation and Baylor Line Camp?Start your Baylor journey making new connection...
05/15/2026

New students!!! Have you registered for Orientation and Baylor Line Camp?

Start your Baylor journey making new connections and having a whole lot of fun! Orientation and Baylor Line Camp is a week long experience crafted just for YOU, and you don’t want to miss it!

Visit the link in our profile or your new student task list to get started!

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First-years and New Transfers, we are a few days away from Cap It Off!We can’t wait to celebrate you Monday, May 4th on ...
04/30/2026

First-years and New Transfers, we are a few days away from Cap It Off!

We can’t wait to celebrate you Monday, May 4th on Fountain Mall between 7-8:30pm! Wear your line jersey and slime cap, and enjoy some ice cream in your very own limited edition mini Slime Cap helmet!

There will also be photo ops and a word from President Livingstone.

See you Monday! 💚💛🐻

First-years and New Transfers, SAVE THE DATE! You’re nearing the end of your first year at Baylor - let’s Cap It Off wit...
04/23/2026

First-years and New Transfers, SAVE THE DATE!

You’re nearing the end of your first year at Baylor - let’s Cap It Off with a celebration just for you!

Swing by Fountain Mall Monday, May 4th anytime between 7-8:30pm! Wear your line jersey and slime cap, and enjoy some ice cream in your very own limited edition mini Slime Cap helmet!

There will also be photo ops and a word from President Livingstone.

Mark your calendars and come celebrate!

We are so thankful for the First Team! These student employees are the first friendly face a student sees when they walk...
04/17/2026

We are so thankful for the First Team! These student employees are the first friendly face a student sees when they walk into the New Student Programs office, and they do so much to help everything we do go smoothly!

Happy Student Employee Appreciation Week!

Attention New Bears!Your next steps on this journey will include learning about the opportunities you have at Baylor, ma...
04/01/2026

Attention New Bears!

Your next steps on this journey will include learning about the opportunities you have at Baylor, making important decisions like your first semester classes, and getting to know other Bears! Baylor has outstanding welcome and orientation programs designed just for YOU.

Reservations for Orientation & Baylor Line Camp are NOW OPEN for students entering in Summer or Fall 2026!

New students are required to complete Orientation this summer, and you have three format options for how you do so. All Orientation options are open to students and their guests.

We also highly encourage new students to attend Baylor Line Camp! Students who participate in Baylor Line Camp report a greater sense of belonging at Baylor, are more likely to graduate in 4 years, and even tend to have a higher GPA in their first year. 

Spaces in each in-person session are limited and available on a first-come basis.

“Baylor Line Camp truly welcomed me home as a Baylor Bear. Shaped by outstanding leadership and radical hospitality, Bay...
03/31/2026

“Baylor Line Camp truly welcomed me home as a Baylor Bear. Shaped by outstanding leadership and radical hospitality, Baylor Line Camp became the first pages of this great new chapter in my life by introducing me to the Baylor community through fellowship, meaningful conversation, and tradition. 

Through my time with Baylor Line Camp, I have learned the power of living in community at Baylor. Because of Camp, we were able to share our unique stories, which led to lasting friendships to study with, pray with, worship with, and walk through life with during any season.” - Josh Coe

Stories of the impact of Baylor Line Camp are made possible in part due to generous gifts to the Baylor Line Camp Fund, which provides the opportunity for incoming Bears who might have difficulty affording this cherished experience.

Any gift of $25 or more gets you a pair of Sic ‘Em Socks! You can give now through the link in our bio!

Incoming New Students and Transfers, mark your calendars! Registration for Orientation + Baylor Line Camp opens next Wed...
03/26/2026

Incoming New Students and Transfers, mark your calendars! Registration for Orientation + Baylor Line Camp opens next Wednesday, April 1!

Visit our bio for the link to find more information, session dates, and everything you need to be ready to register on April 1!

We can’t wait to see you this summer!

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Bethany Spurr, one of our previous Orientation + Baylor Line Camp leaders, shared with us the impact that Baylor Line Ca...
03/24/2026

Bethany Spurr, one of our previous Orientation + Baylor Line Camp leaders, shared with us the impact that Baylor Line Camp has had on her!

“Line Camp completely shaped my college journey. I started as a nervous but excited high school senior who was confident Baylor was the place for me. That week of Orientation and Line Camp in the summer of 2022 was truly life changing. For the first time, everything felt aligned. I felt that God brought me here for a specific reason, to make an impact on a community and a place I love so much.

I loved everything about my experience with Camp. What stands out most is the intentionality behind it, from the leaders, to Student Leadership Team, to staff. Every detail is designed to create a meaningful and impactful experience for new students. Camp is structured in such a thoughtful way that it naturally builds community and fosters real friendships.

I especially appreciated the balance between high-energy fun activities and the more reflective, insightful lectures. That combination made the experience both exciting and grounding. One talk that has stayed with me is “Story and Calling.” Even now, as I approach the end of my senior year, I find myself reflecting on it and thinking about my next steps. That speaks to the lasting impact Line Camp can have.”

You can help create more experiences like this by giving to the Baylor Line Camp Fund, which helps provide the opportunity for an incoming student who might otherwise have difficulty affording this cherished experience.

Mark your calendar for April 1, or give NOW through the link in our profile!

We want YOU to welcome new Bears from August 20-23!This is your last week to apply to serve with us! You get to welcome ...
03/17/2026

We want YOU to welcome new Bears from August 20-23!

This is your last week to apply to serve with us! You get to welcome new students and shape their first days at Baylor, plus you get Baylor swag and hourly pay!

You also have the opportunity to be a Welcome Mentor if you’d like to serve beyond Welcome Week!

Applications are due March 22! Apply at the link in our profile!

It is time to Save The Date for ’s annual Giving Day. Join us on April 1st as we raise funds for current and future Bayl...
03/05/2026

It is time to Save The Date for ’s annual Giving Day. Join us on April 1st as we raise funds for current and future Baylor Bears! Or give early at the link in our bio!

This year, you will once again have the opportunity to donate directly to The Baylor Line Camp Fund!

The Baylor Line Camp Fund helps provide the opportunity for an incoming student who might otherwise have difficulty affording this cherished experience. This 4-day program is combined with Orientation and offers students the chance to connect with the rich history and tradition of Baylor while forging new friendships as they begin their unique Baylor story.

Do you remember your Welcome Week experience and the leaders who guided you during your first days as a Baylor Bear? You...
03/03/2026

Do you remember your Welcome Week experience and the leaders who guided you during your first days as a Baylor Bear? You can do the same for new Bears during Welcome Week 2026!

Walk alongside incoming freshmen and transfer students in August as a Welcome Week Leader! And if you’d like to guide your small group through their first weeks of the semester, you can apply to be a Welcome Mentor as well!

Both positions are paid and include Baylor swag and valuable leadership experience!

Apply TODAY at the link in our bio! 💚💛🐻

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1706 S 3rd Street
Waco, TX
76798

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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